tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981917.post6012635531552468313..comments2023-06-11T01:42:35.651-07:00Comments on The Fire Within: The Hair Post.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08570812813078461156noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981917.post-80848844458852372332015-02-25T13:53:10.079-08:002015-02-25T13:53:10.079-08:00So I started out using this recipe and it was AWES...So I started out using this recipe and it was AWESOME. Like the best deodorant I've ever used, ever ever. No white residue and I would sit on the beach in the 100 degree heat and 100% humidity all day AND workout AND never need to reapply.<br /><br />(scroll down to #6)<br />http://www.thefikelife.com/2014/07/adventures-in-minimizing-and-list-of.html<br /><br />But then I started to get irritation from the baking soda, so I switched to this recipe from Wellness mama.<br /><br />http://wellnessmama.com/22357/spray-deodorant-recipe/<br /><br />It's basically 1/2 c. magnesium oil, 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar and then I also use some tea tree essential oil for added antibacterial power.<br /><br />The 2nd recipe works well. I feel the baking soda is really the best stink buster, but I get a reaction from the baking soda.<br /><br />However (sorry this is the most rambling comment ever), Wellness Mama suggests detoxing your arm pits to help with the baking soda reaction. <br /><br />http://wellnessmama.com/25432/detox-your-armpits/<br /><br />I think with natural personal care, it's a matter of trial & error and figuring out what works best for you.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15598482960973282140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981917.post-49487772341979092772015-02-25T13:44:19.431-08:002015-02-25T13:44:19.431-08:00Kathleen, hahaha funny thing is I totally didn'...Kathleen, hahaha funny thing is I totally didn't notice!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570812813078461156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981917.post-20949963665243925592015-02-25T13:43:25.181-08:002015-02-25T13:43:25.181-08:00I am seeing tons of typos in my comment, ugh!I am seeing tons of typos in my comment, ugh!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15598482960973282140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981917.post-34929369340195056492015-02-25T13:43:13.008-08:002015-02-25T13:43:13.008-08:00Kathleen, thanks! I will totally check out that we...Kathleen, thanks! I will totally check out that website for the hair mask. Also, how do you make your own deodorant? I've used some natural products but they don't work as well as my harmful chemical stuff!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570812813078461156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981917.post-86475828297593041762015-02-25T13:42:27.027-08:002015-02-25T13:42:27.027-08:00Lauren, yay for you for embracing what you've ...Lauren, yay for you for embracing what you've got! And washing less often is totally awesome, right?!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570812813078461156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981917.post-48887784225661925542015-02-25T13:26:12.758-08:002015-02-25T13:26:12.758-08:00This post was really interesting. I’m in the proce...This post was really interesting. I’m in the process of trying to find a new regiment for my hair…I have very thick hair, which is mostly straight, but it does have a very slight natural wave to it. It really only goes curly unless I coax it with scrunching & products, which I never do, so it's more prone to frizziness than curls & waves.<br /><br />ANYWAY, I follow Wellness Mama’s blog and have slowly been getting rid of chemical based personal care products. I know make my own deodorant and skin care products and love the way the work and also feel better about not using chemical on my biggest organ (my skin).<br /><br />The hair has been a challenge, though, and harder for me to go the natural product route. I recently started using all natural shampoo bars and conditioner bars to wash & condition my hair and I like them a lot. I'm still in the adjustment period, but my hair is shinier and less weighed down. Right now I wash it about every 2-3 days.<br /><br />This past weekend, I did a hair detox, which is basically putting an all natural clay mask on your hair and - wow - for 3 days after my hair had so much volume, which is not something I was really looking for since my hair is already thick, but it was a nice bonus. If you just go to Wellness Mama and search for hair detox, you'll see her instructions.<br /><br />Thanks for posting!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15598482960973282140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981917.post-2224442693471611002015-02-25T08:20:47.832-08:002015-02-25T08:20:47.832-08:00Thanks for taking the time to share this! I have ...Thanks for taking the time to share this! I have been fighting gross curls (the kind that isn't really curly or straight, but more than wavy and never easy to manage) for my whole life and I have started washing my hair less and less frequently. For some reason, I dread the hassle of washing, drying, and straightening my hair. Lately, I have gotten to the point where I can wash about twice a week (every 3ish days) instead of every other day and MY does it make me a much happier girl. Getting to a point of washing once a week would be even more awesome!Lauren @ Here We Geauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969093662089695547noreply@blogger.com